KEARNEY, Neb. (May 5, 2025) – The Nebraska Sports Council (NSC) will host its second event of the 2025 season with the Nebraska DiamondFest fastpitch softball tournament, set for May 10-11 at Patriot Park and Harvey Park in Kearney.
A record 40 teams are scheduled to compete in the third annual event. Nine Nebraska towns will be represented in the field, joined by a team from Windsor, Colorado.
The tournament features five age divisions: 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U and High School. The 8U and High School divisions will play a one-day tournament on Saturday, May 10.
Teams will compete in a pool play round, before moving to a single elimination tournament bracket.
Event updates, including weather alerts and photo coverage, will be shared on the Nebraska DiamondFest Facebook page.
Nebraska DiamondFest is organized by the Nebraska Sports Council with support from presenting sponsor Visit Kearney, as well as Kearney Parks and Recreation and the Kearney Competitive Girls Softball Association.
Sayler Screenprinting serves as the official apparel partner, with Younes Hospitality providing lodging for participants. Local contributors include Angus Burgers & Shakes, John Deere | AKRS Equipment, The Chicken Coop, Walmart-Kearney and the Nebraska State Fair.
The Nebraska Sports Council, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing quality competition for amateur athletes and promoting active, healthy lifestyle choices through events like Nebraska DiamondFest.
For more information, visit NebraskaDiamondFest.com or NebraskaSportsCouncil.com.
